Lead CT Technologist

Company: Northwell Health
Location: Mount Kisco
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Job Description
Leads and guides CT Technologists in the performance of duties. Performs all functions of a CT Technologist.
Job Responsibility
1.Leads and guides CT Technologists in performance of duties.
Assists in prioritizing and assigning work based on workflow fluctuations.
Handles and/or acts as a resource for difficult or complex imaging issues.
Ensures quality control protocols are maintained and adhered to.
2.Performs all functions of a CT Technologist.
Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety.
Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary.
Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions.
Sets-up equipment to administer proper procedure in timely fashion.
Calculates and enters number of scans to be obtained.
Obtains images of anatomical area of interest.
Ensures proper views and images have been obtained and proper techniques have been employed; determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
Collects all pertinent data and calculations for physician interpretation.
Monitors patient condition by directly observing patient during examination, recognizing and reporting abnormal changes.
Acknowledges and reviews images in computer system. Ensures accuracy of all patient data. Processes imaging and prints CDs.
Gathers previous related patient reports, as required.
Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts equipment, as required.
Adheres to Infection Control guidelines in the performance of duties. Maintains cleanliness of work area, equipment and accessories.
3.Performs related duties as required.
Job Qualification
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, required.
New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist in Cat Scan (CT), required
Minimum of two (2) years CT Technologist experience, required.
Ability to communicate effectively, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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